We are so exited about our latest large-scale project!! This design started with a single inspiration element: a teal patterned tile with accents of rust orange and navy blue from Floor and Decor. There was much discussion of where this beautiful tile would be installed, and initially we were thinking of tiling the whole kitchen floor, Because this is a more narrow, galley-style kitchen, I proposed tiling the backside of the bar area and doing the floor in just the laundry area. The bar area is one of the focal points as you walk into the space, and I knew adding the tile there would be a big impact!
Another key feature to this design is the gorgeous custom copper hood from Rustica House. I was so excited that our clients weren’t afraid to go bold with the color! The color we chose pulls out the rust orange tones in the tile and really ties both of those key elements together. It was handmade and rush-aged to get this finished color tone, and we all LOVE it!
A few of my other favorite features are the butcher block countertops and backsplash, the built-in banquette seating, the pantry barn door (from Wayfair), and the tiled dog feeding area.. Our clients wanted to incorporate butcher block to warm up the space, so we decided to install that at the bar and sink area. Zach had the idea to create a backsplash with butcher block, too, and it turned out soooo awesome! He built the bench seating at the banquette with the same material and is working on building a. custom table to complete that area. Our clients also wanted an area to put their dog’s water and food bowls that was tucked away and easy to clean. So we created a nook area in the base cabinetry and tiled it with our feature tile!
We pulled the remainder of the space together with lighter neutrals to balance the intensity of the tile and hood. The countertops in the rest of the space are Perla Veneta leathered quartz from Bedrosian’s and the backsplash tile is from Floor and Decor. We also used copper and oil rubbed bronze accents to provide balanced warmth: the custom pendant lights are from Rejuvenation; the antique copper nook light is from Houzz; and the oil-rubbed bronze faucets + sink accessories, pot filler, and hardware are from Build.com. Our clients are thrilled with how everything came together, and so are we!!
Below are a few before and after photos so you can see the change! We took out a wall dividing the dining area from the kitchen and reworked the whole kitchen layout. We also took some space from a bedroom closet to add in a large pantry and have the ability to move the washer and dryer to allow for more cabinetry on the opposite wall. The functionality and efficiency of the new space is NO comparison to how everything worked (or didn’t work) for our clients before! Add in some warm brown leather barstools and woven window treatments (to be installed soon), and you have a beautiful Traditional + Spanish Revival space!
